Merkley Joins Bipartisan Push to Help Teachers and First Responders Achieve Homeownership
Federal Housing Administration (FHA) for law enforcement officers, firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), paramedics, and pre-K through
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Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $52 Million in PILT Payments to Support Vital Services in Oregon
Appropriations Subcommittee which funds PILT. “PILT funds schools, firefighters, law enforcement, and road construction—I’ll keep working
Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $52 Million in PILT Payments to Support Vital Services in Oregon
Appropriations Subcommittee which funds PILT. “PILT funds schools, firefighters, law enforcement, and road construction—I’ll keep working
Merkley, Harder Push to Increase Federal Response for Hazardous Wildfire Smoke
public lands , train the new generation of wildland firefighters , aid toxic debris cleanup following wildfires , and promote collaborative
Wyden, Merkley, Murray Demand Trump Administration Restore Key BLM Roles
card’ holders, qualifying them to support wildland firefighting operations. “ It is extremely concerning that there are now zero … West without the necessary resources and firefighting personnel it needs to prepare for and battle fires. These most
Wyden, Merkley, Murray Demand Trump Administration Restore Key BLM Roles
card’ holders, qualifying them to support wildland firefighting operations. “ It is extremely concerning that there are now zero … West without the necessary resources and firefighting personnel it needs to prepare for and battle fires. These most
Bonamici, Merkley, Mannion, Underwood, Alsobrooks Introduce Resolution to Overturn Student Loan Rule
which will force future nurses, social workers, teachers, firefighters, physical and occupational therapists, and many others to turn … nurses, health care providers, social workers, teachers, and firefighters: If you can’t afford a high interest loan
Merkley Remarks at FY27 Interior Department Budget Hearing with Secretary Burgum
governments and Tribal schools for: road repair, agriculture, firefighting, job training, and more. “For Tribal school construction alone
Wyden Sounds Alarm on Trump Kneecapping Fire Preparedness Ahead of Historic Wildfire Season
pressure campaigns to leave public service, 1400 qualified firefighting personnel left the Forest Service in the first year … administrative roles, but they are trained, qualified firefighters who can be called up in particularly bad fire years
Oregon Airports to Receive More Than $27 Million in Federal Investment
support tourism, and maintain vital air access for firefighting, medical transport, and regional aviation services. We are grateful
Oregon Airports to Receive More Than $27 Million in Federal Investment
support tourism, and maintain vital air access for firefighting, medical transport, and regional aviation services. We are grateful
Amid Record-Low Snowpack, Wyden Presses Trump Administration Over Wildfire Preparedness Ahead of Fire Season
directly to a reduction in wildland firefighting personnel, and fewer acres of hazardous fuels treatment during cooler, wetter … staffing cuts led to a reduction in wildland firefighters, and directly resulted in fewer acres being treated
Ranking Members Heinrich, Klobuchar, Merkley, Huffman, Pingree, and Colleagues Call on Secretary Burgum to Halt Creation of Unified Wildfire Agency, Citing Dramatic Cuts at the Interior and Concerns with Fire Mismanagement
from land stewardship. The Trump Administration has restructured firefighting efforts in the DOI without transparency and the necessary … authorize the transfer of U.S. Forest Service firefighting functions to the Department of the Interior. Any such transfer
Merkley, Salinas Lead New Bill to Hold ICE, CBP Accountable for Abusing Americans’ Constitutional Rights
their right to due process, including a wildland firefighter from Keizer who was fighting a wildfire in Washington
Ranking Member Merkley: Interior-Environment Funding Bill Boosts Wildfire Resiliency, Water Infrastructure, and Climate Investments in Oregon and Across the Nation
taking on wildfire and smoke threats, supporting wildland firefighters, modernizing our water infrastructure, and fulfilling our trust
Merkley Statement on House & Senate Negotiated Interior-Environment FY 2026 Appropriations Bill
Points & Highlights – Protects Full Funding for Wildland Firefighting Supporting Federal Wildland Firefighters:The bill provides funding … series for federal wildland firefighters to prevent a devastating pay cut for the firefighting workforce
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Celebrate SRS Reauthorization for Rural Oregon Counties
watersheds, and ensuring there are police officers and firefighters to keep rural communities safe,”Merkley said.“Extending
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Celebrate SRS Reauthorization for Rural Oregon Counties
watersheds, and ensuring there are police officers and firefighters to keep rural communities safe,”Merkley said.“Extending
Merkley, Marshall Launch New Bipartisan Effort to Unlock Federal Support for Hazardous Cleanup Following Wildfires
public lands,train the new generation of wildland firefighters, andpromote collaborative forest management. A one-page summary
Wyden Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program
watersheds, and ensuring there are police officers and firefighters to keep rural communities safe,” said Merkley. “Extending
Wyden, Merkley Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program
watersheds, and ensuring there are police officers and firefighters to keep rural communities safe,” said Merkley. “Extending
Wyden, Merkley Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program
watersheds, and ensuring there are police officers and firefighters to keep rural communities safe,” said Merkley. “Extending
Merkley, Klobuchar, Heinrich, Colleagues: Trump Staffing Cuts at Forest Service Threatening Wildfire Prevention Efforts Across the U.S.
write with significant concerns regarding the persistent wildland firefighter staffing shortages at the U.S. Forest Service, leading … many as 27% of Forest Service wildland firefighting positions remained vacant. The steep decline in hazardous fuels reduction
Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Administration Cleanup Toxic Waste to Protect Military Families and Local Communities
issues, and more. The use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam at Department of Defense (DOD) facilities, and related
Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Administration Cleanup Toxic Waste to Protect Military Families and Local Communities
issues, and more. The use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam at Department of Defense (DOD) facilities, and related